Mission Statement

Now in its 68th year, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (BCCRS) is a philanthropically operated, community supported organization that provides, at no cost to the recipient, the highest level of fire, rescue, and ambulance service for the communities of Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Upper Northwest Washington, D.C.

To accomplish our mission, we recruit and manage a diverse corps of enthusiastic, professionally trained volunteers and staff outfitted with cutting-edge technology and dedicated to using the utmost care, professionalism, and ethics.

How the community helps us accomplish our mission

Thanks to the generous donations of the community, the efforts of 150 professionally trained volunteers, a staff of daytime employees, and 2 Montgomery County Paramedics, BCCRS has evolved into one of the nation's most advanced and best-trained rescue squads, providing compassionate, lifesaving services to the community. BCCRS does not receive regular appropriated funds from any government. Instead, BCCRS raises almost all of its $1.4 million operating budget from individual donors, foundations, businesses, and occasional state and federal grants. BCCRS is registered under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

Click here to learn about joining the men and women who are dedicated to serving the community as volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Firefighters.

Click here to learn how you can help the Rescue Squad and the community by providing financial support for our operational and capital needs.